Wallen (2006, 2007) joins Lloyd (2005) in arguing that data on women’s orgasm frequencies contradict mate choice hypotheses for the evolution of female orgasm—and support the hypothesis that female orgasm is an evolutionary byproduct of male orgasm. I agree that female orgasm is not as reliable as male orgasm in the context of penile-vaginal intercourse, and that women’s reported orgasm frequen...

Abstract Introduction Female Orgasm Disorder and its risk factors are still under-investigated. Objective To describe the psychological, relational clinical correlates of orgasmic function during partnered sexual activity in women consulting for symptoms. Methods In an observational retrospective study, we collected data from a consecutive sample 430 heterosexual, sexually active (mean age 46±1...

OBJECTIVE •  To investigate orgasmic outcomes in patients undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) and the effects of age and nerve sparing on these outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS •  Between January 2005 and June 2007, 708 patients underwent RALP at our institution. •  We analysed postoperative potency and orgasmic outcomes in the 408 men, of the 708, who were pot...

This investigation examined attributions for sexual dysfunctions made by 63 individuals and 21 of their partners who presented at a sex therapy service for the following problems: erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and female orgasmic dysfunctions. All participants completed measures of marital adjustment, locus of control, depression and a questionnaire which assessed: attributions o...

Objectives The quality of sexual function, especially orgasm, is one the most important issues related to health and fertility. present study aims investigate effect mindfulness-based sex therapy on orgasm function women with disorder. Methods This a clinical trial. Participants were 25 Iranian married referred clinics family therapy, psychiatry in Tehran, Iran who selected by convenience sampl...

Sexual concerns are known to be common in women suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) but definite data on the prevalence of particular sexual dysfunctions (SD) remain unclear. Previous studies brought inconsistent findings and rely on small groups of patients or use of unvalidated assessment methods. The aim of this research was to evaluate the prevalence of SD in women with MS using validate...

An orgasm in the human female is a variable, transient peak sensation of intense pleasure, creating an altered state of consciousness, usually with an initiation accompanied by involuntary, rhythmic contractions of the pelvic striated circumvaginal musculature, often with concomitant uterine and anal contractions, and myotonia that resolves the sexually induced vasocongestion and myotonia, gene...